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taken :- construction of sewer and storm-water connections for R.A.F. quarters, Waterloo Road; nullah training at R.B.L. 366 Repulse Bay; nullah training at I.L. 1705 Ming Yuen; reconstruction of storm-water drain, Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock and laying of a sewer extension at Braga Circuit. The last three items were not completed at the close of the year.
Public Works Extraordinary.
86. Causeway Road Widening:-The re-construction of the section of Tai Hang nullah under Causeway Road and the construction of a new system of storm-water drainage were put in hand in conjunction with works carried out by the Roads and Port Works Offices. Progress was restricted by traffic requirements but the works were nearing completion at the end of the year.
Rehabilitation Loan.
87. Restoration of Anti-Malarial Works:-The repair and restoration of anti-malarial channels and drainage was continued, the main areas treated being at Kennedy Town, Peak, Bowen Road area above Wanchai, Shaukiwan, and Tin Hau Temple Road. Repairs were carried out to trained stream-courses at Tai Hang and Mount Parker. The permanent training at Telegraph Bay, referred to in last year's report, was completed and a section of stream-course at Repulse Bay was trained.
88. Restoration of Sewers and Storm Water Drains:-Repairs were again continued to damaged services and, except for a few badly damaged districts such as Hung Hom and some outstanding works, the majority of the damage which could be attributed to the war and lack of maintenance during the occupation period has now been made good. Worn and missing cast iron fittings were replaced in all districts. Other works were undertaken in Shouson Hill, Queen's Road West, Monmouth Path, Amoy Street, Victoria Road and Pennington Street on the Island and in Nga Tsin Long Road, Carnarvon Road and Prince Edward Road on the Mainland. The reconstruction of a large storm water drain in Taku Street and under the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Company's premises was in hand, a proportion of the cost being borne by the Dock Company. A major diversion of a damaged storm-water drain running under private property at Rose Lane in Pokfulam Road was nearing completion.
89. Clearing of Drains and Nullahs:-General clearance of sewers, nullahs and storm-water drains continued and excavated materials were conveyed to approved dumps, Nullahs at Bow-rington Canal, Aberdeen, Wongneichong, Tong Shui Road, Sai Wan Ho, Sookunpoo, Tai Hang, Boundary Street, Waterloo Road, Lo Lung Hang and Lai Chi Kok were all cleared together with a number of sand traps. The clearance from drains of accumulations of silt attributable to neglect during the war years can now be considered complete.
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90. Restoration of Nullahs and Channels:-Work on the restoration of damaged surface channels and open nullahs was practically completed. Repairs were carried out to channels in the Kennedy Road-Bowen Road area, Village Road, Tai Po Road and to sand traps and channels at Grampian Road. Major repairs of the nullah at Cornwall Street and at Tsun Wan were also undertaken.
91. Construction of Storm Water Drain at Lai Chi Kok:-Retention money for this work, which was completed in 1947/48, was released.
92. Extension of Sewers and Storm Water Drains:-The large amount of reconstruction and new building in the Colony necessitated considerable work in extensions and connections to the existing drainage systems. Major works were carried out in Tai Hang Road, Wongneichong Gap Road, Repulse Bay Road, Waterloo Road, Ma Tau Wai Road, Gillies Avenue, Hok Un Street, College Road and Castle Peak Road. In addition, 50 new sewer and/or storm-water drain connections were given to pre-war property developed since the war.
93. Training Nullahs:-This work was continued mainly on the Island though some work was done at Tonkin Street and Hing Wah Street on the Mainland. The construction of nullahs at Repulse Bay in connection with the development of R.B.L. 366 and at Ming Yuen, King's Road, in connection with the development of I.L. 1705, were in hand. In both cases proportionate contributions to the cost of the work were made by the owners.
94. General:-Construction figures for the year show that 25,700 lineal feet of drains from 4" to 48" diameter were laid. Of this figure, over 6,500 lineal feet was of 6" diameter. In addition a length of approximately 3,000 feet of nullah was constructed or completely re-constructed and a length of about 330 feet of parapet walling was built.
95.
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL OFFICE.
Electrical Section.
Public Works Recurrent.
Maintenance of Government Buildings:-Electrical installations were maintained in good order in over 188 buildings. About 1231 fans and 4758 light and power points were tested.
96. Maintenance of Non-Government Buildings:-This was kept down to a minimum and only essential work was done.
97. Alterations and Additions to Government Buildings:-Works were carried out in 130 buildings. The total number of points involved was 3113, an increase of over 1000 points on the number dealt with during the previous year.
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